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Panellists have advocated for decentralised legislative structures, enhanced collaboration between media and civil society organisations on civic education, improved public engagement and transparency in legislative processes to bridge policy gaps. They made this call during a discussion on “Policy mistrust, media, and civic education: Bridging the gap from parliament to implementation” at the Journalism & […]

Panellists at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, highlighted the importance of media collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and among themselves, prioritising journalists’ safety, and encouraging citizen engagement for promoting impactful reporting and strengthening the culture of accountability in Nigeria.

The need for the news media to feature new voices, showcase role models, provide equal opportunities for women in rural and urban areas to share their stories, and actively support women in reaching their goals was the focus of the 2 April WSCIJ Journalism and Society Conversations themed, ‘Maximising the news media as a catalyst

Discussants emphasised the vital role of collaboration between journalists and media organisations in driving impactful reporting at the subnational level during the Tuesday, 16 April edition of the Journalism and Society Conversations by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), titled, ‘Collaborative journalism for impactful subnational reporting’. The session focused on the need for

Colleagues, friends, and advocates for gender equality alike have described the late Rotimi Sankore, Executive Director, Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ), as a remarkable figure—an enigma, a tireless champion for women and girls’ rights, and an impactful data journalist who left an enduring legacy. These thoughts were shared during the special edition of the

Journalists must adapt to technological changes, embrace creativity, collaborate ethically with citizen journalists, and engage online, or risk losing influence in shaping opinions and driving conversations. These were the foci at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on April 30, 2024, themed ‘Digital disruption, citizen journalism, and

Speakers at the Journalism & Society Conversations held by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in commemoration of the 2024 World Press Freedom Day, on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, have condemned the increase in the number of laws that restrict the media, particularly in the use of the social media. They encouraged journalists

Discussants at a session on ‘Bridging the gender gap in media profession and reportage’, by the Report Women Network (REWON) in collaboration with the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) highlighted the importance of in-depth research, mentorship, networking, and intentionality in promoting women’s inclusion. The event held on Friday, 22 March 2024, to mark

Continuous self-reflection and responsiveness to feedback are indispensable for the media in fulfilling its role as watchdogs. Fisayo Soyombo, Editor-in-Chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), said this during a visit of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism team to the FIJ office on Thursday, 7 March 2024 as part of activities under

Albarka 89.9 FM, one of  the 26 partners of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA), has announced plans to establish an investigative journalism desk as part of its commitment to deliver top-notch investigative reports in Kwara State. Akinlolu Akinpelumi, Programmes Manager, Albarka 89.9

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, extended its drive to create and strengthen investigative journalism desks to Harmony FM in Ilorin, Kwara State. This House-to-House initiative is an activity under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project. The initiative is designed to engage staff

Fridabs Solacebase Communications Limited has built an audio-visual studio for live programmes, interviews, and media discussions courtesy of Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA). Abdullateef Jos, Executive Director of the organisation, shared this during a virtual visit of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism on Friday, 1 March 2024. With the

In March, media collaboration was at the core of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)’s activities as we visited some partner organisations under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project, a multi-level intervention for media independence and government accountability which amplifies voices, enhances transparency, and promotes subnational reporting. Subnational

Ibrahim Mustapha, Executive Director of Kanem Press Digital Hub, was charged to improve collaborative efforts to amplify stories about cultural heritage so it may spearhead improved reporting on the issue in Borno state. The charge was made by the Abigail Ndisika-Ogwezzy, Technical Adviser, Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) and Motunrayo Alaka,

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) offers fellows of the Report Women! Female Reporters Leadership Programme Fellowship an opportunity to apply for story and leadership project support through the Champion Building component of the Report Women! News and Newsroom Engagement project. Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this initiative aims to

The 2024 World Day of Social Justice presented another opportunity for the news media to scale up the call against social exclusion and tackle social injustices through investigative human-interest stories. Social justice, embodied in principles like equitable access to resources, participation, diversity, and human rights, ensures everyone has an equal opportunity in life. It fosters

The public presentation the ‘Who leads the newsroom and news?‘ report on parity between men and women in newsrooms and news in Nigeria by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Thursday 15 February 2024 on Zoom, provided a platform for stakeholders to call for media organisations to address gender disparities in newsrooms